Give No Offense...

I was reading in 1 Corinthians, & was struck anew by my responsibility to try NOT to offend.  That can be a bit difficult, given my coffee flavored personality!  It would be easier if I followed the advice, "Think twice, speak once."  Sadly, my mouth often runs away before I've thought of how my comments may sound to my listener. =(

Our pastor said in a sermon recently that the message of Christianity can be offensive, but we should strive not to be offensive in our manner.  That is a very fine line to walk!  And being a sinner, I'm sure that even when I'm trying, I often fail.  Praise be to God for His grace!!!  Please, Christian brothers & sisters, remember that our own "little" sins are as horrific in the eyes of our God, as any "big" sins that we may prefer to harp on.  Let's repent, & strive to bring the gospel to the lost with a spirit of love...

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 10:31-33